These 11 Old Restaurants In Louisiana Have Stood The Test Of Time

There's no doubt that Louisiana has some of the best food in the country. But did you realize that we also have some of the oldest restaurants the country as well? We've gathered some of the longest running restaurants from across the state, taking us on a journey through Louisiana's past. How many of these restaurants have you visited?

1. Mohawk Tavern Seafood Restaurant, Monroe, 1952

This classic tavern offers locals a great place to settle into Louisiana favorites.

2. Strawn’s Eat Shop, Shreveport 1944

If you haven't had the pie here, you've really been missing out.

3. Louie’s Café, Baton Rouge 1941

For those looking for an authentic old-time diner experience, stop by Louie's.

4. Dooky Chase, New Orleans, 1941

The fried chicken here is simply amazing and the chef, Leah Chase, is a New Orleans legend.

5. Herby-K’s, Shreveport, 1936

Known for their creative take on a shrimp po-boy--the Shrimp Buster---a visit to Herby-K's guarantees a good time.

6. Lea’s Lunchroom, Lecompte, 1928

This historic lunchroom offers delicious plates for travelers and locals alike. It's truly a blast from the past.

7. The Palace Café, Opelousas, 1927

This historic cafe in the heart of cajunland is the place for delicious Cajun favorites.

8. Antler’s Restaurant and Grill, Lafayette, 1921

Operated by three generations of the Watlter's family, locals enjoy the original bar and decor as they enjoy Louisiana favorites.

9. Galatoire’s, New Orleans 1905

Walking into the dining room at this Bourbon Street institution takes you right back to a time when everyone knew the name of 'their' waiter and the menu was pages and pages long.

10. Tujague’s, New Orleans 1856

One of the oldest restaurants in Louisiana and in the country, Tujagues began when horse and buggy was the mode of transportation and a beer cost 4 cents.

11. Antoine’s, New Orleans 1840

The 176-year-old legacy of this iconic french quarter restaurant is the oldest family-run restaurant in the United States.

Have you visited these restaurants? Which one is your favorite? Most importantly, do you know of older restaurants in your area than the ones listed here? We love to hear your feedback.